Associate, Accounts Payable, AP SSC

Purpose and contribution of job: To support and process Accounts Payable finance activities and controls to ensure accurate and timely payments are made in compliance with group company policies, controls, regulations and service level agreements. Accountabilities: Process supplier invoices to make accurate and timely payments, meeting our contractual requirements Create and run reports in line with key performance indicators to enable the monitoring of service levels, practices and controls Check invoices and payments to ensure they comply with company policy, controls and regulations Reconcile supplier statements to identify and resolve queries with suppliers in a timely manner Run payments through SAP to ensure accurate and timely payment is generated to correct supplier with no returns Prepare monthly vendor reconciliation for key critical suppliers, other vendors on rotation basis to ensure liabilities are duly taken up Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities Ensure payable related balance sheet accounts are reconciled and documented according to internal audit standards Prepare monthly reports and support payable/expense account analysis Support direct manager in year-end audits or other statutory reporting requirement, as required Ensure adherence to internal control, established accounting policy & procedures and best practice in Clarks Assist in the production of financial month end reporting and verification of balances to identify any discrepancies, errors in process and to assist in resolving the issues Ensure proper documentation records keeping and retention Any other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned Key Outputs/Results: Satisfy all stipulated key performance indicators in the area of service level agreements, timeline, book-keeping and internal controls Clear accountability on book-keepings and all financial records/ reports Strong internal controls and processes Good internal audit results Minimum complaints from vendors and internal stakeholders Key Relationships: Internal Head of Transactional Finance GSSC Finance Manager – Accounts Payable Group Finance Group Tax Group Audit APAC Credit Team Employee Users External Consultants Banks & Financial Institutions Auditors Vendors Suppliers Essential Knowledge: Good command in English and one other Asian language Experienced in a shared service environment for an international company Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment Proven record in supporting A/P operations in multiple locations Technical Skills: SAP Microsoft Office Suites Advanced MS Excel Successful Experience: Candidates with experience in a Finance Shared Services (FSS) environment will have an added advantage.

Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent Proven track record in meeting shared service centre’s key performance indicators and metrics Ability to follow processes and use judgement within defined procedures Ability to navigate within ambiguity environment with high learning agility Able to work long hours during month end closings, or equivalent.

Highly organized and ability to work within tight timeframes. Competencies: Highly organized and ability to work within tight timeframes Satisfied stipulated key performance indicators in the area of service level agreements, timeline, book-keeping and internal controls Demonstrate good book-keepings and all financial records/ reports

• Demonstrate strong knowledge in internal controls and processes. Customers focused.